The European pond turtle (also called the European pond terrapin), Emys orbicularis is a long-living freshwater species of turtle.
Read more about European Pond Turtle: Subspecies, Geographic Range, Habitat, Human Impact, Appearance, Morphology, Diet, Nesting, Mortality, Parasites
Famous quotes containing the words european, pond and/or turtle:
“Americans want action for their money. They are fascinated by its self-reproducing qualities if it’s put to work.... Gold-hoarding goes against the American grain; it fits in better with European pessimism than with America’s traditional optimism.”
—Paula Nelson (b. 1945)
“What if all ponds were shallow? Would it not react on the minds of men? I am thankful that this pond was made deep and pure for a symbol. While men believe in the infinite some ponds will be thought to be bottomless.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“The second day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,”
—Unknown. The Twelve Days of Christmas (l. 4–6)